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  1. registering for nclex , previous prof license does PCT count?

    direw0lf posted a topic in General Students

    I'm having a blank moment. The question asks "[TABLE=width: 820] [TR] [TD=class: ctrlLabel]Do you currently hold, or have you ever held, a professional license or certificate of any kind " in my state...

  2. Can you become an RN at age 19?

    direw0lf replied to Drizzle203's topic in General Students

    Google "youngest nurse practitioner"... RN at 17, NP at age 18

  3. Best Planner for Nursing School

    direw0lf replied to sweetcheeks2626's topic in General Students

    Have something with A LOT of extra space! I jotted notes down like "theophylline therapeutic range" or "5 P's are.." it was good because then I'd keep seeing those notes and commit to memory. I could...

  4. registering for nclex , previous prof license does PCT count?

    direw0lf replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    It wants a state though, and the PCT is national. When it asks for jurisdiction and I put "national" an error message says state. So just my state is ok even though it's a national certification?...

  5. Kicked out of nursing school, I don't know what to do now

    direw0lf replied to Ac4414's topic in General Students

    Just in case it felt like people were attacking you, the reason they were asking about how did any college do this to you and your GPA is only to help you. If you keep putting blame on the school or...

  6. This is it. I'm graduating.

    direw0lf posted a topic in General Students

    I can't believe the time has almost come to graduate. It still doesn't feel real! And the cohort I've been with for 3 years...our last couple of days all together will be over with before we know it....

  7. Hogan vs Success Books

    direw0lf replied to slicknick23's topic in General Students

    Can't speak for maternity but I used Hogan for pathophysiology. It was ok... it helped when I had to do a case study and used for a ref. I'd just get a NCLEX book like Saunders and use that though. I...

  8. Hospital reimbursement

    direw0lf replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in General Students

    I can't even imagine how I'd feel if I saw $50k loans at graduation time... One of my classmates did that. She took out extra money and spent it on clothes or paid full price school bookstore books....

  9. Hospital reimbursement

    direw0lf replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in General Students

    It will vary definitely! I know that Duke Regional will reimburse 95% I believe. Other hospital systems will pay loans back at $200/month for

  10. Talk to someone for free??

    direw0lf replied to Losa's topic in General Students

    I second using your school's resources! Most (all maybe) US universities/colleges provide counseling at no charge for students. Are there any peer helpers? Peer tutors? Being social and having an...

  11. School using Kaplan % as grade?!

    direw0lf replied to FlutterBy417's topic in General Students

    This is how my school did it. Instead of thinking how it is unfair (whether it's unfair or not) try to concentrate on improving your scores. You are responsible for your grades. Follow the kaplan...

  12. can RNs change specialties often

    direw0lf posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean float pool, but say you work in med-surg for a year, then apply to ED, then next year or two you want ICU or you want maternity, next psych.. Depending on availability do some nurses do...

  13. School is good...for now

    direw0lf replied to CallMeSally's topic in General Students

    Congrats on making it this far! I would feel overwhelmed with each start of a semester but then everything would work its way out...I wrote every assignment and exam date in my planner and stayed on...

  14. Struggling Kaplan Test Please Help

    direw0lf replied to seank616's topic in General Students

    Kaplans are hard. Do you know how to answer questions using Maslow, assessment vs. implementation and safety? Kaplan is big on that so if not be sure to read up on it. (I think Kaplan calls it the...

  15. can RNs change specialties often

    direw0lf replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the replies! The hospital system I work in has 2 float pool options: med-surg float or ICU/ED float. You know this made me think about another question.... I could really use advice on...

  16. Advice for NS entering Clinical on Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Ward

    direw0lf replied to cathmandu's topic in General Students

    Hi, this sounds exciting for you! And even though your college isn't giving you info, you're going to pick up on info fast once you're there. Some basic topics I can help with (not sure if this is too...

  17. Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    direw0lf replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Millennial here I would love small tablets to replace 90% of pen use. (but I always have 2 pens and 1 perm marker in

  18. New grad salaries - what is it in your area?

    direw0lf posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone, For those of us getting ready to graduate this May, I'm sure the job hunt has started already! Out of curiosity can you list your new grad (or 0-1 year exp) RN salary and state (or...

  19. nurse practitioner schools that does not require RN experience

    direw0lf replied to lemonsandcookies's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ooh. This is a hot topic right now (if interested in the debate read part 1: Nursing Student Diary: Really, a Pecking Order Among NPs? | Medpage Today and part 2: Nursing Student Diary: Is There Only...

  20. Is OB easy to transfer from

    direw0lf posted a topic in General Students

    Hey all, I am blessed with being able to pick an area where I want to work for a residency program as a soon to be new RN. I did not like my OB lecture experience or the clinical. I didn't seem to...

  21. Is OB easy to transfer from

    direw0lf replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I appreciate the reply Ruby Vee. It surprised me that you said an ICU in a small hospital. I have my choice between a large trauma 1 or a smaller hospital. The smaller hospital just has one ICU. It's...

  22. Anyone a single mom/caregiver in nursing school?...burnout rant; it's all too much.

    direw0lf replied to adnwinter2018's topic in General Students

    Yesss there are days when I look out the window and see the blue sky then look back at my desk and I'd just like to be somewhere else! Sometimes I have a webcam of a florida beach or something while...

  23. A&P 1 AND 2

    direw0lf replied to mitcheml98's topic in General Students

    Flashcards and sticky notes were what got me through AP 1 and 2. I put sticky notes all over my bed frame, bathroom, fridge etc! Because those classes are mostly memorizing esp in AP 1 so the more you...

  24. New grad salaries - what is it in your area?

    direw0lf replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I'm curious about more states? I know the cost of living is expensive up here, but sometimes when I read about the low salaries in southern states I think, is it really that much cheaper to...

  25. Need a bit of advice, please

    direw0lf replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in General Students

    Oh I feel like I might be in a good position to give my advice, for once lol I had my extern last year (it was an internship really but it was still paid) I APPLIED for the ED, ICU, or pediatrics. I...